Spotify update adds playlist radio stations

Spotify has added playlist-based radio and embeddable Play Buttons with its latest update.

The 0.8.3 version of its desktop client enables users to create radio stations based on playlists or albums at the click of a button.

Spotify is also offering embeddable HTML codes for subscribers to insert their favourite records into their blog or website. Improved sharing options allow users to post links into Tumblr, and acquire shortened URLs for Twitter.

The streaming service was expanded last year to become a fully-fledged music platform with the launch of dedicated apps. Spotify increased its influence in the mobile sector this month with the release of an official iPad app.